Watch: Snake faces off against car in Biche

A video showing one cranky snake facing off against a vehicle in Biche is making the rounds on social media.

The video, which was shared to Facebook page Tringlobe on Sunday, showed the snake, which has been identified as a yellow-bellied puffing snake (Pseustes sulphureus), retaliating against a car which was trying to reverse next to the snake.

It is not known whether the driver intended to try to drive over the snake, but the wily reptile quickly avoided the car and was seen slithering away into the bushes.

The yellow-bellied puffing snake, which is non-venomous, has bright yellow markings on its throat which it 'puffs up' if attacked.

The snake can also vibrate its tail as a warning to anyone who tries to get too near.

According to 'Snakes of Trinidad and Tobago', the puffing snake is one of the largest non-venomous colubrid snakes in South America and Trinidad, and has been found in low trees and has even been spotted in the Tamana Cave.

These snakes typically feed on small mammals such as small lizards, mice, rats, birds, even other snakes, including venomous vipers.